Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Red Bull Salzburg host Sparta Praha at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on 10 December 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 6. This fixture comes in the decisive phase of the league stage, where every point can shape progression and seeding, making the Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

In the current UEFA Europa League standings, both Red Bull Salzburg and Sparta Praha are listed in the League Round group with zero games played so far, meaning this encounter will help set the early tone of their European campaign. Salzburg arrive with strong Europa League season form to date in other fixtures, while Sparta are still an unknown quantity statistically in this specific competition, adding intrigue to the matchup and to the wider Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha stats picture.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but informative head-to-head history between these two clubs across European competition and club friendlies.

Previous meetings: 3
Red Bull Salzburg wins: 1
Draws: 1
Sparta Praha wins: 1

Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha Timeline & Historical Context

The Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha timeline begins, in the available record, with a friendly encounter on 16 January 2023 at Marbella Football Center - Sur 2 in San Pedro de Alcántara. In that Club Friendlies 3 match, Red Bull Salzburg were the home side and edged a 2-1 victory after a 1-1 scoreline at half-time. It set an early marker of Salzburg’s ability to turn a balanced game their way in neutral or friendly settings.

The sides met again in another Club Friendlies 3 clash on 13 July 2024 at Red Bull Arena in Wals-Siezenheim. On this occasion, Salzburg again hosted Sparta Praha and the match finished 2-2. Salzburg led 2-1 at half-time, but Sparta found a way back after the break to level the game. That draw underlined a more even dynamic and showed Sparta’s capacity to respond away from home, adding nuance to the evolving Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha timeline.

Their most recent competitive meeting came on 18 September 2024 in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 1 at epet ARENA in Praha. Sparta Praha, playing at home, recorded a convincing 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg, leading 2-0 at half-time and closing out the match in regular time. This result stands out as the clearest indicator of Sparta’s strength in a high-stakes European environment, and it gives the upcoming Europa League clash a sharper edge: Salzburg will be looking to respond to that 3-0 defeat, while Sparta will aim to confirm their upper hand in competitive head-to-head contests.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha stats depict a finely balanced rivalry with a slight competitive edge for Sparta from their Champions League win.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Red Bull Salzburg 4 - 6 Sparta Praha
Average Goals per Match: Red Bull Salzburg 1.33 vs Sparta Praha 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

At Red Bull Arena: 1 match played here — Red Bull Salzburg won 0 (as home side), Sparta Praha won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
At epet ARENA: 1 match played here — Sparta Praha won 1 (as home side), Red Bull Salzburg won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha last results in recent competitive and friendly fixtures:

18 September 2024: Sparta Praha 3-0 Red Bull Salzburg (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 1
13 July 2024: Red Bull Salzburg 2-2 Sparta Praha (Half-time: 2-1) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3
16 January 2023: Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 Sparta Praha (Half-time: 1-1) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Red Bull Salzburg Matches Results and Stats

For the current UEFA Europa League season to date, Red Bull Salzburg present a strong statistical profile. Across 4 Europa League fixtures, they are unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw, combining solid attacking output with generally resilient defending. Salzburg have been particularly effective at home, while also showing they can score on their travels, which is a positive sign heading into this decisive League Stage - 6 clash.

Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 Sparta Praha Matches Results and Stats

In the current UEFA Europa League season, Sparta Praha have yet to play a fixture, so their statistical record in this competition stands at a clean slate. With no wins, draws, or losses recorded and no goals scored or conceded in the Europa League so far, their form must be inferred from other competitions rather than this dataset. That uncertainty adds an element of unpredictability to their visit to Red Bull Arena.

Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha stats outline a tight rivalry over three recorded meetings, with one win each and one draw. Sparta hold the clearest statement victory thanks to their 3-0 home success in the UEFA Champions League on 18 September 2024, while Salzburg’s win and draw have both come in friendly contexts. Overall goals lean 6-4 in Sparta’s favour, and the average goals per match suggest an open fixture profile.

From a Europa League perspective, Salzburg’s season-to-date numbers are impressive: unbeaten in four games, with 3 wins, 8 goals scored, and only 3 conceded, plus three clean sheets and no failures to score. Sparta, by contrast, have no Europa League matches logged yet in this campaign, leaving their European form untested in this specific competition. History points to a balanced head-to-head, but recent continental form tilts slightly toward Red Bull Salzburg, while the memory of Sparta’s Champions League win in Praha ensures that this League Stage - 6 encounter remains finely poised rather than one-sided.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.